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==Cub Scouting== | == Cub Scouting == | ||
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===Youth advancement=== | === Youth advancement === | ||
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Several programs of [[List of BSA religious emblems|religious awards]] are administered by various religious institutions and recognized, but not sponsored, by the BSA. These are generally recognized by a medal and an embroidered square knot. | Several programs of [[List of BSA religious emblems|religious awards]] are administered by various religious institutions and recognized, but not sponsored, by the BSA. These are generally recognized by a medal and an embroidered square knot. | ||
===Leader recognition=== | === Leader recognition === | ||
Cub Scout leaders who complete training, tenure, and performance requirements are recognized by a system of awards. The Cub Scouter Award is available to any leader, while the Tiger Cub Den Leader Award, Cub Scout Den Leader Award, Webelos Den Leader Award and the Cubmaster Award are available to those who have held the respective positions. These awards are recognized by a certificate and an embroidered square knot insignia.<ref>Medallions for most awards were discontinued in 2001</ref> Den Chiefs may earn the Den Chief Service Award or the Webelos Den Chief Service Award.<ref>{{cite web | author = | year = | url = http://www.scouting.org/cubscouts/resources/13-595/index.html | title = Cub Scout Leader Recognition Awards | format = | work = | publisher = Boy Scouts of America | accessdate=2006-02-06}}</ref> | Cub Scout leaders who complete training, tenure, and performance requirements are recognized by a system of awards. The Cub Scouter Award is available to any leader, while the Tiger Cub Den Leader Award, Cub Scout Den Leader Award, Webelos Den Leader Award and the Cubmaster Award are available to those who have held the respective positions. These awards are recognized by a certificate and an embroidered square knot insignia.<ref>Medallions for most awards were discontinued in 2001</ref> Den Chiefs may earn the Den Chief Service Award or the Webelos Den Chief Service Award.<ref>{{cite web | author = | year = | url = http://www.scouting.org/cubscouts/resources/13-595/index.html | title = Cub Scout Leader Recognition Awards | format = | work = | publisher = Boy Scouts of America | accessdate=2006-02-06}}</ref> | ||
==Boy Scouting== | == Boy Scouting == | ||
===Boy Scouts=== | === Boy Scouts === | ||
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The Eagle Scout rank likewise requires a position of responsibility, as well as a community service project planned and led entirely by the Eagle Scout candidate and the earning of a series of merit badges. After attaining the rank of Eagle, a Scout may earn Palms for additional tenure and merit badges. | The Eagle Scout rank likewise requires a position of responsibility, as well as a community service project planned and led entirely by the Eagle Scout candidate and the earning of a series of merit badges. After attaining the rank of Eagle, a Scout may earn Palms for additional tenure and merit badges. | ||
Several programs of [[List of BSA religious emblems|religious awards]] are administered by various religious institutions and recognized by the BSA. These are generally recognized by a medal and an embroidered square knot. Many other advancement and | Several programs of [[List of BSA religious emblems|religious awards]] are administered by various religious institutions and recognized by the BSA. These are generally recognized by a medal and an embroidered square knot. Many other advancement and recognitions—such as the [[50-miler award]], Crime Prevention Awards, Emergency Preparedness Award and World Conservation Award —are available to Scouts who show performance in special areas. | ||
===Varsity Scouts=== | === Varsity Scouts === | ||
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The Varsity Letter is cloth patch that can be worn either on the front bottom of a merit badge sash or on the right breast of the Varsity Scout or Boy Scout jacket. This award can be earned every three months by an actively participating Varsity Scout. Subsequent awards are represented by gold bars pinned on the letter. Activity pins can also be pinned on the Varsity Letter. | The Varsity Letter is cloth patch that can be worn either on the front bottom of a merit badge sash or on the right breast of the Varsity Scout or Boy Scout jacket. This award can be earned every three months by an actively participating Varsity Scout. Subsequent awards are represented by gold bars pinned on the letter. Activity pins can also be pinned on the Varsity Letter. | ||
Varsity Scouts can also earn '''activity pins''' in several areas of high adventure and sports. Program resources and official pins are available for [[Backpacking (wilderness)|backpacking]], [[basketball]], [[bowling]], [[canoe]] [[camping]], [[caving]], [[cross-country skiing]], [[cycling]], discovering | Varsity Scouts can also earn '''activity pins''' in several areas of high adventure and sports. Program resources and official pins are available for [[Backpacking (wilderness)|backpacking]], [[basketball]], [[bowling]], [[canoe]] [[camping]], [[caving]], [[cross-country skiing]], [[cycling]], discovering America, [[fishing]], [[cycling|freestyle biking]], [[Mountain men|frontiersman]], [[mechanics]], [[Operation On-Target]], [[orienteering]], [[Climbing|rock climbing]] and [[Abseil|rappelling]], [[roller hockey]], [[shooting sports]], [[snow]] [[camping]], [[Football (soccer)|soccer]], [[Survival skills|survival]], [[swimming]], [[tennis]], [[triathlon]], [[volleyball]], [[Water skiing|waterskiing]], and [[whitewater]] [[canoeing]]. The requirements for earning an activity pin are determined locally by the team captain and are usually awarded at the conclusion of each ultimate adventure or sports season. | ||
The '''Denali Award''' is the highest award in Varsity Scouting. The award is named after [[Denali]], also known as [[Mount McKinley]] in [[Alaska]]. Requirements include advancing at least one rank in the Boy Scout program (or earning a palm for those who are already Eagle Scouts), serving in a leadership position for six months, taking primary and supportive leadership roles for activities in all five areas of emphasis, living the Varsity Scout Pledge, and completing a progress review. | The '''Denali Award''' is the highest award in Varsity Scouting. The award is named after [[Denali]], also known as [[Mount McKinley]] in [[Alaska]]. Requirements include advancing at least one rank in the Boy Scout program (or earning a palm for those who are already Eagle Scouts), serving in a leadership position for six months, taking primary and supportive leadership roles for activities in all five areas of emphasis, living the Varsity Scout Pledge, and completing a progress review. | ||
====Adult recognition==== | ==== Adult recognition ==== | ||
Adult Varsity leaders may earn the Varsity Letter and activity pins. They meet the same requirements as the youth and must also complete Fast Start and Basic Leader Training (New Leader Essentials and Varsity Coach Leader Specific Training), attend six Varsity Roundtables, and complete a minimum of six months tenure. | Adult Varsity leaders may earn the Varsity Letter and activity pins. They meet the same requirements as the youth and must also complete Fast Start and Basic Leader Training (New Leader Essentials and Varsity Coach Leader Specific Training), attend six Varsity Roundtables, and complete a minimum of six months tenure. | ||
Varsity Scout leaders who complete tenure, training and performance requirements may earn the Varsity Scout Leader Training Award. Varsity Coaches may earn the Varsity Coach's Key and the National President's Varsity Scout Coach Award of Merit. | Varsity Scout leaders who complete tenure, training and performance requirements may earn the Varsity Scout Leader Training Award. Varsity Coaches may earn the Varsity Coach's Key and the National President's Varsity Scout Coach Award of Merit. | ||
===Order of the Arrow=== | === Order of the Arrow === | ||
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==Venturing== | == Venturing == | ||
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===Youth advancement=== | === Youth advancement === | ||
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| [[Image:VenturingGoldAward.jpg|20px]] Gold Award | | [[Image:VenturingGoldAward.jpg|20px]] Gold Award | ||
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| [[Image:Venturing_Leadership_Award.jpg|left|60px]] [[Image:Venturing_Leadership_Award_Knot.jpg|left|30px]] Venturing Leadership Awards | | [[Image:Venturing_Leadership_Award.jpg|left|60px]] [[Image:Venturing_Leadership_Award_Knot.jpg|left|30px]] Venturing Leadership Awards | ||
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Male members under the age of 18 may also earn the Star, Life, and [[Eagle Scout (Boy Scouts of America)|Eagle Scout]] ranks from the Boy Scouting program if they have earned at least First Class rank in a Boy Scout troop or Varsity Scout team. | Male members under the age of 18 may also earn the Star, Life, and [[Eagle Scout (Boy Scouts of America)|Eagle Scout]] ranks from the Boy Scouting program if they have earned at least First Class rank in a Boy Scout troop or Varsity Scout team. | ||
===Leader recognition=== | === Leader recognition === | ||
Venturing adult leaders who complete training, tenure, and performance requirements are recognized by a system of awards. The Venturing Leader's Training Award[30] is available to any leader, while the Venturing Advisor's Key[31] and Venturing Advisor Award of Merit[32] are only available to the Advisor. | Venturing adult leaders who complete training, tenure, and performance requirements are recognized by a system of awards. The Venturing Leader's Training Award[30] is available to any leader, while the Venturing Advisor's Key[31] and Venturing Advisor Award of Merit[32] are only available to the Advisor. | ||
===Venturing Leadership Award=== | === Venturing Leadership Award === | ||
Both youth and adults are eligible for the Venturing Leadership Award.[33] There are three levels of these awards: council (for those at the crew, district, and/or council levels), region (for those at the area or region levels) and National. A limited number of these awards are presented on an annual basis to those involved in Venturing who have made exceptional contributions to Venturing at their particular level and who exemplify the Venturing Code. | Both youth and adults are eligible for the Venturing Leadership Award.[33] There are three levels of these awards: council (for those at the crew, district, and/or council levels), region (for those at the area or region levels) and National. A limited number of these awards are presented on an annual basis to those involved in Venturing who have made exceptional contributions to Venturing at their particular level and who exemplify the Venturing Code. | ||
==Sea Scouting== | == Sea Scouting == | ||
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==Religious awards== | == Religious awards == | ||
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*Frank L Weil Memorial Unit Recognition Award | *Frank L Weil Memorial Unit Recognition Award | ||
==Honor awards== | == Honor awards == | ||
;Honor Medal With Crossed Palms | ;Honor Medal With Crossed Palms | ||
:A lifesaving award presented to a registered youth member or adult leader who has demonstrated both unusual heroism and extraordinary skill or resourcefulness in saving or attempting to save a life at extreme risk to self; may be awarded posthumously. | :A lifesaving award presented to a registered youth member or adult leader who has demonstrated both unusual heroism and extraordinary skill or resourcefulness in saving or attempting to save a life at extreme risk to self; may be awarded posthumously. | ||
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:This may be awarded for meritorious actions. | :This may be awarded for meritorious actions. | ||
==Leadership and training awards== | == Leadership and training awards == | ||
*Scouter's Training Award | *Scouter's Training Award | ||
*Scouter's Key | *Scouter's Key | ||
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*Den Chief Service Award | *Den Chief Service Award | ||
==Distinguished service awards== | == Distinguished service awards == | ||
*[[Silver Buffalo Award]] | *[[Silver Buffalo Award]] | ||
*Silver Antelope | *Silver Antelope | ||
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*[[Distinguished Eagle Scout Award]] | *[[Distinguished Eagle Scout Award]] | ||
==Service awards== | == Service awards == | ||
*'''District Award of Merit''': A recognition for Scouters who give noteworthy service to youth at the district level. | *'''District Award of Merit''': A recognition for Scouters who give noteworthy service to youth at the district level. | ||
*International Scouter Award | *International Scouter Award | ||
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*George Meany Award | *George Meany Award | ||
==National service awards== | == National service awards == | ||
;The Spirit of Scouting Award | ;The Spirit of Scouting Award | ||
Designed for presentation to a noteworthy individual who has performed exceptional and unusual service to young people in hard-to-reach communities over a long period of time. | Designed for presentation to a noteworthy individual who has performed exceptional and unusual service to young people in hard-to-reach communities over a long period of time. | ||
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;Dr. Frank "Tick" Coleman Service Award | ;Dr. Frank "Tick" Coleman Service Award | ||
==Support of Scouting awards== | == Support of Scouting awards == | ||
*James E West Fellowship Award | *James E West Fellowship Award | ||
*William D Boyce New-Unit Organizer Award | *William D Boyce New-Unit Organizer Award | ||
==Memorials== | == Memorials == | ||
*[[Spirit of the Eagle Award (Boy Scouts of America)|Spirit of the Eagle Award]] | *[[Spirit of the Eagle Award (Boy Scouts of America)|Spirit of the Eagle Award]] | ||
==Unit awards== | == Unit awards == | ||
*E. Urner Goodman Camping Award | *E. Urner Goodman Camping Award | ||
*Quality Unit Award | *Quality Unit Award | ||
*National Summertime Pack Award | *National Summertime Pack Award | ||
==Scholarships== | == Scholarships == | ||
*E. Urner Goodman Scholarship Fund | *E. Urner Goodman Scholarship Fund | ||
*National Jewish Committee on Scouting: Eagle Scout Scholarship Programs [http://www.jewishscouting.org/awards/eagle.html] | *National Jewish Committee on Scouting: Eagle Scout Scholarship Programs [http://www.jewishscouting.org/awards/eagle.html] | ||
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*Elks National Foundation: Eagle Scout Awards [http://www.elks.org/ENF/Scholars/eaglescouts.cfm] | *Elks National Foundation: Eagle Scout Awards [http://www.elks.org/ENF/Scholars/eaglescouts.cfm] | ||
==Special opportunities== | == Special opportunities == | ||
* Woods Services Award | * Woods Services Award | ||
* Torch of Gold certificate | * Torch of Gold certificate | ||
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* Young American | * Young American | ||
==Awards from other organizations== | == Awards from other organizations == | ||
*[[Alpha Phi Omega]] offers the Scouting Recognition Certificate and the Herbert G. Horton [[Alpha Phi Omega]] Service to Youth Award. | *[[Alpha Phi Omega]] offers the Scouting Recognition Certificate and the Herbert G. Horton [[Alpha Phi Omega]] Service to Youth Award. | ||
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*The [[Veterans of Foreign Wars]] offer the Scouter's Achievement Award. | *The [[Veterans of Foreign Wars]] offer the Scouter's Achievement Award. | ||
==Footnotes== | == Footnotes == | ||
<references/> | <references/> | ||
[[Category:Boy Scouts of America advancement and recognition| ]] | [[Category:Boy Scouts of America advancement and recognition| ]] | ||
[[Category:Scout and Guide awards]] | [[Category:Scout and Guide awards]] | ||